School work piling up and idk what to do

Same for me but I think it’s because I started doing online schooling. I didn’t feel this way until last year which is when I started connections academy, aka my online schooling program. Something about it is so draining and has brought me into mild depression.

Following… this is me!

Everything you said!! I don’t know if it’s adhd/anxiety/ depression (?) stopping me, I’ve tried tons of things to help, **but things just keep piling up and even the thought of trying to do it overwhelms me so much that I feel like I’m gonna cry. It feels like everyday is going by so fast and I have no time to get ANYTHING done. Trying to sleep, but can’t fall asleep until…. 5am? Getting 4-6 hours of sleep and falling more and more behind each day. Except it’s not schoolwork, I’m a “professional” making a decent salary and working remotely. But still can’t make myself face the growing pile, so it’s just getting scarier by the day.

I was the same way. For me, it was perfectionism to the ridiculously Nth degree because I always felt so far behind everyone. Consider starting your papers with just: I have no idea what this freaking essay is supposed to be about and it will sound like shit. How shitty, you ask? Very. Tremendously. Utterly. So I think this essay is about the symbolism of bees in The Secret Life of Bees…do they represent the beauty of Black culture or just life without abuse… Start with whatever is in your head. You have a beautiful voice as you've expressed it here. If it's reading strategies, here are some that might help. You're definitely not alone in any of this. There are several resources and strategies that can help individuals with ADHD improve their reading experience. Some of these strategies include: SQ3R method: This reading comprehension method involves five steps: survey, question, read, recite, and review 7 . It helps improve focus and understanding of the material. Listen to audiobooks: Audiobooks can be a great alternative for individuals with ADHD who struggle with traditional reading 10 . They allow you to listen to the content while engaging in other activities, such as walking or doing chores. Active reading strategies: Encourage active reading by underlining, highlighting, or taking notes while reading 5 . This helps maintain attention and improve comprehension. Writing down key information: Taking notes or highlighting key information while reading can help individuals with ADHD retain and process the information better 5 . In addition to these strategies, it's essential to experiment with different approaches and find the ones that work best for you. Remember that not all solutions work the same way for everyone, so be patient and creative in finding the strategies that help you the most 1 .

I personally like to get a blank sheet of paper and write out a brainstorm map of anything and everything that I’m thinking. Doesn’t matter. Take a 5 minute break and relook at everything that’s on the paper. Then start scratching out everything that doesn’t apply keep the things that do, then create an outline of what’s left. That’s the skeleton of the essay then create a very rough draft. It’s an iterative process that helps me with writing.

Sometimes when a question seems impossible I underline/highlight each sentence separately in a different color that isn’t too distracting. This helps me break it down and answer it. Sometimes I break it down by the commas too if the question is really confusing. I don’t know if it’s something you’ve tried, but it wouldn’t hurt if you haven’t. Anyway, good luck.